PURCHASING FOOD MANAGER

$60,000 - $65,000/Yr

Compass Group - Syracuse, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Syracuse, NY

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Purchasing Food Manager at Morrison Healthcare is responsible for overseeing the planning, directing, and coordination of food production activities. This role ensures that finished food products are prepared and delivered efficiently and in compliance with health and safety standards. The manager will work closely with production employees, executive chefs, and other staff to maintain high-quality food service and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of meal requirements
• Orders and receives food and nonfood items
• Monitors staff completion of daily records
• Verifies and submits payroll
• Manages, trains, and develops staff
• Collaborates with executive chef and Director
• Completes weekly inventory
• Monitors and investigates any overages or shortages
• Assures standardized recipes are followed
• Works with FSD on accounting and budget processes
• Participates in food quality meetings
• Verifies food safety records are completed
• Monitors labeling of all items with proper information
• Practices and enforces all federal, state, and local regulations
• Schedules Maintenance on all equipment
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Provides GREAT customer service to our clients

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
• Minimum of two to four years of retirement or adult home/care experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
• Four plus years of direct foodservice operational management experience in a restaurant, hotel, country club and/or experience producing meals for outside groups
• Inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Excellent knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation a plus
• Excellent customer services skills and experiences
• Experience with P&L accountability highly desirable
• Contract-managed service experience is desirable
• High volume food production background highly desirable
• ServSafe® certified

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a high-volume food production environment
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Strong leadership and team management skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)